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Teaching Kids Surprises Eddy's Advice Column
I'm Eddy. Today, the question is, 'How can I teach my children about surprises?'
You're in the right place! I love surprises.
When I was a kid, my dad would surprise me with trips to see the coolest things, like sports games or bright fireworks!
Eddy suggests teaching kids throughexciting trips
strict rules
boring lectures
Kids get excited about the smallest things. You don't need to plan anything expensive.
One day, Junior and I hid in the backyard and I surprised him with popcorn. He loved it and it was super simple!
You can give your children little hints about the surprise.
This makes them curious and excited.
Form the sentence you hear
This and excited curious them makes
But don't make it too complex!
Eddy suggests keeping hints simple for kids.No, that's wrong.
Yes, that's right.
I gave Junior clues once, but he was more confused than surprised.
Eddy says Junior understood all his clues.No, that's wrong.
Yes, that's right.
What comes next?
impossible
easy
complicated
After the surprise, celebrate together. Whether it's a small surprise or a big one, celebrating makes it special.
We grabbed some candy and cheered for our favorite movie afterward. It was fun for both of us!
With these tips, you can teach your children to enjoy and love surprises!
Eddy encourages parents tocelebrate surprises together
spend a lot of money
avoid giving hints
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